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Hector Amezcua

@hectoramezcua.bsky.social

Visual Journalist with The Sacramento Bee with more than 32 years of experience with McClatchy including Fresno and Modesto Bees. Husband and father of three. Passionate about telling stories of my community in the Sacramento area and California.

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Today’s @sacbee.com cover re-imagine story on Roseville mothers that share a bond through grief. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...

24.03.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In today’s @sacbee.com print edition my coverage of Mexican Flag Day at Sutter’s Fort where a Mexican flag is flown every day because the fort was constructed when the state was part of Mexico according to Jared Jones with the State Park.

25.02.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our @sacbee.com coverage of @sacramentokingsnba.bsky.social game vs @warriorsofficial.bsky.social on Feb. 21, 2025. www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/s...

22.02.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coverage of McClatchy HS students walk out to protest Trump executive orders. I was asked for the first time in my 32 year career to leave the courtyard in front of the school by a district official. California Law says media can be on grounds of a public school. www.sacbee.com/news/local/e...

07.02.2025 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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800 immigrants become US citizens in Sacramento ceremony. β€˜What makes our country so great’ The newest citizens came from 80 countries including Mexico, India, Laos and El Salvador.

Our coverage of naturalization ceremony in Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium were Congresswoman Doris Matsui was the key note speaker. www.sacbee.com/news/equity-... #immigration #naturalization

30.01.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On a home cooking sprint. Best to everyone!!!

30.01.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now time for a little re-charging. Gotta use up my dry yeast so pizza mode on. LOL!!!

25.01.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s how a tiny fish became Trump’s favorite weapon in his crusade against California The functionally extinct delta smelt entered national politics in 2009, when Sean Hannity made it a symbol of environmentalism gone wrong.

Our story and video on the Delta smelt in The Sacramento Bee www.sacbee.com/news/politic... #delta #Deltasmelt #SacramentoRiver #water @usfishing.bsky.social

24.01.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Get your @sacramentobee.bsky.social print edition today featuring an re-imagined cover story of Sacramento Kings interim coach Doug Christie. #NBA #SacramentoKings #Golden1Center

19.01.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How two Sacramento printmakers made TikTok history with vintage newspaper presses The duo is responsible for the Sacramento History Museum becoming the world’s most followed museum on TikTok.

These Sacramento History Museum printers went viral on TikTok see our story and video here as they say β€œGoodbye TikTok”. www.sacbee.com/entertainmen... @sacramentobee.bsky.social #TikTok #SacramentoHistoryMuseum #FlatHoward

18.01.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Michelin-starred chef takes over Sacramento wine bar: β€˜Same quality … much lower price’ After an ownership change, this California-style Parisian bistro deserves attention from across the Sacramento region.

For all my City of Sacramento food lovers. Benjy Egel and I worked in this piece for The Sacramento Bee. www.sacbee.com/food-drink/r... #Localis #Benny

16.01.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new shelter and tiny home community opened in Sacramento. Here’s a look inside What does Sacramento Stay Safe Community shelter look like?

My assignment today for The Sacramento Bee the new Safe Stay Shelter at Stockton Blvd. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...

16.01.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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See a video of Sacramento Kings interim coach Doug Christie answering an β€œemotional question”. www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/s...

31.12.2024 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ditto!!!

12.12.2024 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On assignment in Marysville and Chico yesterday covering the demolition of the Marysville Hotel and the fire at the Bidwell Mansion. Read the stories and more at sacbee.com @sacramentobee.bsky.social #drone

12.12.2024 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As a kid growing up in Cuernavaca, Morelos we used to break clay piΓ±atas during this time of year at the posadas in our neighborhood. The piΓ±atas would be full of pieces of sugar cane, peanuts, some candy and mandarin oranges. Sharing the tradition with co-workers at our holiday party.

12.12.2024 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In today’s @sacramentobee.bsky.social print edition a photo of a young girl visiting the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. Please consider purchasing an online subscription to The Bee where you can have access to #local Sacramento area coverage.

04.12.2024 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every day it’s taco day at my house. Seasons greetings.

02.12.2024 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are some photos from yesterday’s run to feed the hungry. Nice gathering at Cathy Rodriguez’ house with Los Juarez Mariachi playing live music.

29.11.2024 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meant to say β€˜grandog’. LOL!!! Darn auto correct!!!

29.11.2024 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a doll. I had my grandpa over for Thanksgiving. My son rescued him from a bad situation. His a spoiled little guy.

29.11.2024 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Our coverage of this year’s Run to Feed the Hungry in East Sacramento for @sacramentobee.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...

29.11.2024 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A little light reading about wild chicken population in Yuba City. Reminded me of my Fair Oaks story. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a... @sacramentobee.bsky.social

27.11.2024 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's top story πŸ”

Most hear them before they see them, their shrill crows slicing through otherwise quiet mornings.

Why have feral chickens taken over the streets and yards of Yuba City?

READ ➑️ www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...

✍️Jake Goodrick
πŸ“Έ Hector Amezcua

27.11.2024 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Sacramento Kings played a close game against OKC Thunder until the wheels fell off in the second half as Malik Made his return.

26.11.2024 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My coverage of the inaugural Causeway Classic boxing hosted by Sacramento State at Memorial Auditorium. See it here www.sacbee.com/news/local/a... @sacramentobee.bsky.social

24.11.2024 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A tear streams down a woman's face as she wipes her eye with a tissue. A man looks toward her. They are sitting side-by-side.

A tear streams down a woman's face as she wipes her eye with a tissue. A man looks toward her. They are sitting side-by-side.

➑️This afternoon's top story:

A Catholic hospital sent a patient with a risky miscarriage home.

Did it break California law?

READ HERE: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

πŸ“Έ: RenΓ©e C. Byer
✍️: @nicolenixon.bsky.social

21.11.2024 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My assignment today was covering the UC Davis Medical Center workers strike demanding better salaries and a stop to health insurance cost increase. Go to sacbee.com to read story and see a video.

21.11.2024 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For anyone wondering. Yes I have a little zoo at my house. These are my two pups Perlita and Olive and grand pup Winnie.

19.11.2024 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just because she’s an adorable grandcat. LOL!!!

19.11.2024 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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